Speech Therapy Assistant - Hastings, United States - Mary Lanning Healthcare

    Mary Lanning Healthcare
    Mary Lanning Healthcare Hastings, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Mary Lanning Hospital has implemented a new Applicant Tracking System. You may need to create a new candidate account if you have not created one since January 2023.

    Job Description:

    The Speech Therapy Assistant position assists Speech-Language pathologists (SLP) in the assessment and treatment of patients with hearing, speech, language and swallowing problems based upon the medical diagnosis and the physician's order for speech/language services that are consistent with the accepted speech pathology standards of practice.

    EDUCATION: Associate Degree in SLPA Program required. Bachelors Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders preferred.

    EXPERIENCE: Preferred
    • Minimum six months related experience and/or training.
    • Successful completion of a minimum of one hundred (100) hours of supervised field work experience or its clinical experience equivalent.
    • Demonstration of competency in the skills required of an SLPA.
    • On-the-job training specific to SLPA responsibilities and workplace behaviors.
    • An SLPA must complete an approved course of academic study, field work under the supervision of an ASHA-certified and/or licensed SLP.
    CERTIFICATIONS: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.